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Garlic Butter Shrimp and Rice

Garlic Butter Shrimp and Rice

Name: Garlic Butter Shrimp and Rice
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: Instant rice 1 cup; Butter 6 tbsp; Garlic 4 cloves; Large Shrimp 12 -16 ounces; Skim Milk 3 tbsp; Parmesan cheese ¼ cup; Parsley 2 tbsp; Salt; Black pepper; Parmesan cheese

Easy Weeknight Dinner

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Serves 4
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Nutritional information

341

Calories

19g

Fat

19g

Carbohydrates

21g

Protein

265mg

Cholesterol

914mg

Sodium

Cuisine:

American Recipes

Garlic Butter Shrimp and Rice

Garlic Butter Shrimp and Rice is an easy yet flavorful recipe that takes only 10 minutes to cook. I am a fan of seafood, and shrimp are among my favorites! If you are anything like me, then you will love this recipe too.

This garlicky shrimp and creamy rice is super quick and easy to make and makes a great weeknight family meal, especially when you are in a rush or want a break from the regular chicken dinner. For this recipe, I use instant rice to speed up the prep time and it works like a charm. The best way to thaw frozen shrimp is to leave shrimp in its package in the fridge overnight. But if it’s not your case, use a bowl of cold water to thaw your shrimp faster.

To make the Garlic Butter Shrimp and Rice, you will need the following ingredients:

Ingredients

Adjust Servings:

	1 cup Instant rice
	6 tbsp Butter
	4 cloves Garlic minced
	12 -16 ounces Large Shrimp deveined and peeled, thawed
	3 tbsp Skim Milk
	¼ cup Parmesan cheese low-fat, shredded
	2 tbsp Parsley chopped
	Salt to taste
	Black pepper freshly ground, to taste
	Parmesan cheese shaved, for garnish

Steps to make Garlic Butter Shrimp and Rice

1

Cook rice

5min

Cook 1 cup instant rice according to the instructions on the package.
2

Melt butter

2min

In a large skillet over medium heat, melt 6 tablespoons butter.
3

Cook garlic

3min

Add 4 cloves minced garlic and cook, stirring constantly, for 3 minutes. Be careful not to burn the garlic.
4

Add shrimp

2min

Add in 12 to 16 ounces thawed shrimp and cook for 2 minutes, stirring frequently, until pink.
5

Add rice

1min

Add cooked rice and mix until combined.
6

Add remaining ingredients

2min

Stir in ¼ cup Parmesan cheese, 3 tablespoons milk, 2 tablespoons chopped parsley, salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Stir for 1-2 minutes until creamy and heated through.
7

Serve

Garnish with extra Parmesan cheese if you wish and serve.

This Garlic Butter Shrimp and Rice recipe will become your new favorite weeknight dish. Just give this recipe a try, and don’t forget to share your photos with us on Instagram using the hashtag #cookmerecipes.

About the author

Bethany Lim

Bethany is very passionate about maintaining a healthy lifestyle and clean diet. She’s trying to cut meat out of her diet as much as possible and focuses on cooking vegetarian food and fish. Bethany gets a kick from finding ways to add new twists to classic dishes. What’s more, thanks to her Asian roots, she’s great at combining different cuisines to come up with something extraordinary. Bethany’s recipes will inspire you to add new colors and flavors to your everyday meals.